On March 28, 2026, the results of the inaugural All-Russian “Federal SPEAKER” Award were announced in Moscow, bringing together leading experts, speakers, moderators, and producers of business events from across the country. Among the winners is Inga Koryagina, Associate Professor of the Department of Marketing at the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, who won in…
In 2026, the International Festival of Youth will bring together 10,000 participants in Russia. Over 60,000 applications from 175 countries and 89 Russian regions submitted for the International Festival of Youth – Dmitry Chernyshenko On April 9, the presentation of the International Festival of Youth 2026 took place at the Reception House of the Russian…
All-Russian competition for international students The goal of the Competition is to support international students in Russia who have distinguished themselves in the fields of education and science, youth policy, student leadership, community service, volunteerism, creativity, and sports. Here you can meet active young people from all over the country and have a chance to…
MOSCOW, December 8, 2025 — Traditional, top-down diplomacy is facing a challenge from an innovative, grassroots alternative: the “diplomatic startup.” This new model, termed a “dialogue-network” approach to public diplomacy, was presented today at the National Patriotic Forum in Moscow by Inga Koryagina, Associate Professor of Marketing. Speaking during the pitch session on international projects,…
PRESS RELEASE November 28, 2025 “Women Leader. BRICS+” Program Launches at “Senezh” A grand opening ceremony for the educational event “Women Leader. BRICS+” was held at the “Senezh” Management Workshop of the “Russia – Land of Opportunities” Presidential Platform. The participants include 70 women from 13 BRICS alliance countries and partner states. The program aims…
These days, Moscow has become a point of attraction for people who believe in a future without wars and divisions. The First World Public Assembly (WPA), which brought together politicians, diplomats, cultural and scientific figures, entrepreneurs and journalists in the heart of Russia, has become a unique platform for dialogue. They discussed not only politics…
The BRICS International Business Mentoring Program was launched at the World Youth Festival Assembly Young entrepreneurs from BRICS countries will be able to receive mentoring support as part of the International Business Mentoring Program. The joint initiative of the World Youth Festival Directorate and the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance was launched at the World Youth…
The World Youth Festival Assembly launches in Nizhny Novgorod On September 18, the grand opening of the World Youth Festival Assembly took place at the Main Fair Building of Nizhny Novgorod. More than 2,000 people attended the main international youth event of the fall, including young people from all regions of Russia and 120 countries…
New generation diplomacy, digital sovereignty, and the path of a “champion”: the business program of the World Youth Festival Assembly has begun On September 18, the official opening of the business program of the World Youth Festival took place. On the first day, participants attended sessions on thematic tracks: media, education and science, sports, entrepreneurship,…
Immersive show, tours, and phygital games: summary of the first day of the World Youth Festival Assembly Two thousand young people from all over the world gathered in Nizhny Novgorod to participate in the World Youth Festival Assembly from September 17 to 21. During the first day, the participants focused on the historical and cultural…
